Hi, I’m
Joseph Phiri
Safety Officer / Artisan Mechanical Fitter
Chililabombwe, Zambia,Copperbelt, Province
Summary
Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting. Efficient safety officer with solid background in emergency response procedures and management. Skilled in implementing safety programs and conducting risk assessments and investigations. Strong organizational skills with extensive knowledge of safety compliance and regulations.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Konkola Copper Mines
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Increased employee awareness of safety practices by delivering engaging training sessions and workshops.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing effective hazard control measures.
- Spearheaded efforts to minimize environmental impacts through waste reduction initiatives and sustainable resource usage practices.
- Played an instrumental role in obtaining ISO 45001 certification by aligning organizational processes with international standards requirements.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement in safety performance through ongoing communication and feedback mechanisms.
- Championed behavioral-based safety initiatives that fostered individual responsibility for workplace health and wellbeing.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations by ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
Konkola Copper Mines
Mechanical Fitter
03.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Increased productivity with the timely replacement of worn parts and maintaining optimal machine conditions.
- Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
- Provided reliable support for emergency breakdowns, minimizing production delays and losses due to unplanned downtime.
- Displayed strong problem-solving skills by swiftly identifying and implementing solutions to address mechanical malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Improved equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Ensured safety compliance by performing routine inspections and adhering to established protocols.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- Reduced downtime by diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues efficiently.
- Utilize super high lifts, high lifts ,and low lifts pumping techniques to manage water levels effectively.
- Operating and maintain SP 200 and SP 600 mud pumps for dewatering purposes,ensuring continuous water removal from mining operations.
- Coordinate dewatering activities with team members to meet production targets and minimize water -related disruptions.
Education
Copperstone University Luanshya, Baluba, Zambia
Bachelor of Science from Occupation Safety And Health Environment
12.2024
Norther Technical College Ndola, Zambia
from Mechanical Fitting
12.2014
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Incident Reporting
- Workplace inspections
- Occupational health programs
- Environmental Monitoring
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Health and Safety Audits
- Emergency Response Planning
- Transportation safety
- Ergonomic Evaluations
- Fire safety management
- Construction safety
- Noise control
- Asbestos Management
- Machine guarding
- Industrial hygiene
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety training development
- Accident investigation
- Manual handling
- Chemical Handling
- Confined Space Entry
- Risk Assessment
- Hazardous waste management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Emergency response plans
- Safety program development
- Program Development
Timeline
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Konkola Copper Mines
04.2023 - Current
Mechanical Fitter
Konkola Copper Mines
03.2017 - Current
Copperstone University
Bachelor of Science from Occupation Safety And Health Environment
Norther Technical College
from Mechanical Fitting
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